Propulsion Engineer

Salary:
Competitive (dependent on experience)

We are working with an innovative space technology company based in Oxford who are developing advanced propulsion and fluid systems to support next-generation in-orbit missions.

Due to continued growth and ambitious programme milestones, they are looking to appoint a Propulsion & Fluid Systems Engineer to support the development of key enabling technologies from early concept through to integration, testing, and delivery.

This is a hands-on engineering role suited to someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and taking hardware from idea to reality.

The Role

You will play a key role in defining and delivering propulsion and fluid system architectures across UK and European space missions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Defining propulsion and fluid system architectures
• Developing preliminary designs and performing associated analysis
• Managing subsystem requirements, schedules, and design budgets
• Interfacing with propulsion subsystem and component suppliers
• Leading technical trade studies and supporting engineering reviews
• Planning and executing simulation and test campaigns
• Leading hands-on build and testing of development hardware
• Identifying technical risks and implementing mitigation strategies
• Supporting business development activity from a technical perspective

What They’re Looking For

• Experience delivering propulsion or fluid components/subsystems from concept through to qualification and AIT
• Experience working within space systems engineering teams
• Strong knowledge in one or more of:
• Propulsion and fluid systems design
• Propulsion MAIT
• Experience generating verification plans and running qualification campaigns
• Ability to translate customer needs into robust engineering requirements
• End-to-end subsystem development (including flight operations)
• Experience with analysis tools such as Ecosim Pro or Thermal Desktop
• Understanding of spacecraft propulsion supply chains
• Experience across varied budget environments